In this rapidly changing COVID-19 time, Hall Vet Surgery has decided to radically change the way we do consultations and admissions so that we can minimise any possible transmission of the virus. You Will Need: You will require access to a mobile phone and a credit/debit card for payment (we are no longer accepting cash).We ask ...
Due to changes in our workflow, we have suspended on-line booking whilst we transition to new routines. Once things have settled, we should be able to recommence. To book for an appointment, please phone us on (02) 62302223 or email reception@hallvet.com.au . We apologise for the inconvenience.
Hall Vet Surgery will remain open for as long as possible to ensure we can care for your furry family members. As always, maintaining the health and safety of our staff, our clients and our patients is our highest priority. It is yet to be confirmed whether we are considered an essential service, however we will ...
We have received multiple enquiries recently around the current COVID-19 pandemic and whether companion animals have any relation to it's spread.The OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) has released the following information on it's website;"The current spread of COVID-19 is a result of human to human transmission. To date, there is no evidence that companion ...
Just like us, our pets can suffer from heatstroke. The difference? Our pets are not able to sweat, are covered in fur and rarely sit in an air conditioned office during the day. This means that our pets can't cool themselves like we can and makes them very susceptible to heatstroke. Heatstroke is extremely dangerous, causing ...
The top tips & tricks from our team of experts on dog and cat pedicures! Start young and make it positive!Get your new puppy used to examinations and nail trims by gently handling their paws, ears, mouth etc every day. Ensure you make nail trims fun by using rewards (such as food and praise) to keep ...
Spring and Summer encompass fun outdoor times for many Australian families and their canine companions. Unfortunately with beautiful weather and rapid growth of vegetation comes grass seeds. These little suckers can cause lots of pain and suffering to our pets and their owners, they have a sharp tip enabling them to pierce the skin easily ...
The infection is often contracted when the dog is exposed to infected rodent urine in ponds or wet soil in poorly drained areas. Sadly, there have been multiple fatalities in dogs due to a reported Leptospirosis outbreak in Sydney recently. Here are some facts you need to know. What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis (often referred to as Lepto ...
Recently there have been multiple cases of canine Parvovirus reported by veterinarians in Canberra and it's surrounds. Parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal virus that causes extreme vomiting and diarrhoea leading to dehydration, lethargy, septicemia and even death in severe cases.
This virus can be spread directly through contact with an infected dog or ...
Warning: this blog post contains graphic surgical images Crookshanks is a lovely cat that came in to see us as she had been losing weight and her owners had noticed blood in her urine. After running blood and urine tests we then performed an abdominal ultrasound. The ultrasound highlighted that Crookshanks had a stone in her ureter - the ...